Options Trader

QCP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset partner in Asia seeks an options market maker to join their global trading team. The role involves executing trades, managing risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to innovate trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in derivatives and a proven track record in trading revenue generation.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

High level of autonomy

Casual and fun environment

Qualifications

• 2 - 7 years of experience in derivative market making and risk taking.
• Experience in Equity or FX is advantageous.
• Strong track record of delivering trading revenue.

Responsibilities

• Price and execute option trades.
• Manage risks in the portfolio.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain trade strategies.

Skills

Options/derivatives trading

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Programming

Job description

QCP is Asia's leading digital asset partner, empowering clients to seamlessly integrate digital assets into their portfolios.

We offer a comprehensive range of solutions - from spot on/off ramping and fixed income strategies to vanilla options and bespoke exotics.

Driven by the vision to be the most trusted partner in digital asset markets, we provide innovative solutions that make digital assets a core component of every portfolio, balance sheet, and treasury.

Since our founding in 2017, we have witnessed the potential of digital assets to transform financial markets and the world at large. We exist at the centre of change, successfully navigating three market cycles and bridging institutional and crypto ecosystems.

We work to build trusted partnerships, putting client success and care at the heart of everything that we do.

Responsibilities

Our options trading team is the global leader in crypto options, renowned for its cutting-edge strategies, deep market insights, and innovative approach to financial markets. As a leader in the global trading space, our team thrives on collaboration, data-driven decision making, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are at the forefront of options trading, utilizing advanced technology, sophisticated models, and a deep understanding of market dynamics to drive superior performance across all asset classes.

Our desk is comprised of top-tier professionals with diverse backgrounds in trading, quantitative analysis, and risk management, all united by a shared passion for financial markets and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Our team of traders work in shifts to provide a 24hr service, 365 days a year to this vibrant and exciting market.

Responsibilities

• Price and execute option trades.
• Manage the risks in the portfolio, and ensure that it complies with limits imposed on it.
• Able to engage with stakeholders to explain trade strategies and new products.
• Given the nature of the market, to be amenable to working shifts.

• Have an excellent understanding of options/derivatives trading.
• Have 2 - 7 years of experience in derivative market making and risk taking.
• Experience in Equity or FX would be an advantage.
• Programming experience will also be a plus.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an options market maker (preferably with experience in trading both OTC and exchange-listed options) and business builder.
• Have a strong track record of delivering trading revenue via high-touch vanilla and exotic option products.
• Be a self-starter and collaborator when it comes to generating trade ideas and working with sales teams to expand our product offerings.
• Be comfortable interacting with quant developers and researchers to design, build, and innovate new pricing, trading, and risk management systems.
• Be experienced in management-level analysis and reporting of data sets from complex risk models.

The Environment We Offer

As a growing firm with a tightly-knit team, we respect and listen to all our employees. You will have the chance to make an impact by having your voice heard by everyone, including management.

Our employees enjoy a high level of autonomy at work. We focus on substance, not form - as long as you can perform, you will be recognized and rewarded. We are also dedicated to supporting our staff and ensuring they develop holistically to maximize their potential in the long term.

We also provide flexible working arrangements as required and a casual and fun environment to boot!